BALBOA PARK #35 - Self Archiving: A Lifetime of Graphic Journaling

Hey My Friend,I just dropped a new episode of Balboa Park, and this one is extra special.Recently, I was organizing boxes my father sent me after selling his house. Inside, I found journals from when I was 8, 12, and beyond. As I flipped through them with my friend, she pointed out something that shook me: I’ve been graphic journaling my whole life. It made me wonder—how do we archive ourselves? How does documenting our emotions and experiences shape how we see ourselves over time?In this episode, I explore personal archives, queerness, and memory—plus, I’d love to hear how you archive yourself.🎧 Watch it here or on Youtube or Listen here or on every platform 📸 and since you’re a newsletter subscriber, here for you the images:Let’s talk about it. How do you archive yourself? Join the conversation in the Graphic Journal Club on Patreon Let me know what you think! And if you enjoy it, share it with a friend 💛NicozP.S. My new Sleeping in a Binder and I Dreamed Myself Real t-shirts are live! Printed on amazing Comfort Colors tees, (Sleeping In a Binder is with simple front prints and no logo to keep them affordable while I Dreamed Myself Real is a litte bit more fancy with logo and “we are one” trans support logo) . Perfect as a coming-out tee, a gift, or just a way to support my work. 💖 Every little bit helps, and if a few people grab one—well, you know the magic of small things multiplying. ✨Grab yours here: nicozbalboastudio.com/store This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicozbalboa.substack.com